Chamaedorea cataractarum

Common names

Cascade Palm, Cataract Palm, Mexican Hat Palm.

Curiosities

Origin

Mexico.

Habitat

Near to streams and waterfalls in mountainous areas.

Morphology

Several trunks, strong roots, and flexible leaves.

Climate

This palm has tolerated temperatures down to –2.2ºC (28 ºF, USDA Zone 9b).

Germination

Growing

A very popular palm both for indoor and outside use. Likes a lightly, shaded, moist position, although it will take full sun if the water is kept up to it.